Faced with higher trans-Pacific shipping costs and the impact of COVID-related shutdowns at Southeast Asian plants, some furniture companies are shifting at least part of their production to Mexico.

A new report by Furniture Today Strategic Insights underscores the toll that supply chain disruptions have taken on home furnishings retailers.

Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) was a major presence at this summer’s BrandSource Convention21, reflecting its longstanding collaboration with the group.

BrandSource furniture dealers are urged to mark their calendars for two must-see webinars next week.

Ongoing challenges related to container availability and pricing, combined with temporary countrywide shutdowns related to the global pandemic, have made it extremely difficult for wood and upholstery resources to predict what’s next in global sourcing.

Ashley Furniture Industries cut the ribbon this month on its newest manufacturing facility.

It’s been months since a freak winter storm shut down production of foam’s petrochemical components, yet furniture and appliance manufacturers are still clamoring for the critical cushioning and insulating material.

Tempur Sealy said it will delay a portion of its new Sealy U.S. product launch amid continuing supply constraints and plant inefficiencies.

Turns out time is money when it comes to furniture delivery.